Rise of the Resistance Single Rider works differently depending on which Disney resort you’re visiting. Disneyland does not currently list Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance as a Single Rider attraction, while Walt Disney World officially offers Single Rider for Rise at Disney’s Hollywood Studios.
That difference matters because a lot of older advice says Rise of the Resistance has no Single Rider line anywhere. That is no longer accurate at Walt Disney World.
If you’re visiting Disneyland in California, your realistic options are the regular standby queue or paid Lightning Lane access. If you’re visiting Hollywood Studios in Florida, Single Rider is now another option, subject to availability.
Rise of the Resistance Single Rider: Disneyland vs Disney World
| Location | Single Rider? | Other Queue Options |
|---|---|---|
| Disneyland Park, California | Not currently listed | Standby, Lightning Lane Single Pass, Premier Pass |
| Disney’s Hollywood Studios, Florida | Yes | Standby, Lightning Lane Single Pass, Premier Pass |
Both versions of Rise of the Resistance currently have a 40-inch height requirement.
Does Rise of the Resistance Have Single Rider at Disneyland?
Disneyland does not currently list Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance as a Single Rider attraction.
Disney’s attraction listings identify Single Rider when it is officially offered on participating Disneyland rides. Rise of the Resistance is currently listed with its regular attraction information and Rider Switch, but not Single Rider.
That means I would not arrive at Disneyland expecting to find a separate Rise of the Resistance Single Rider entrance.
You can always ask a Cast Member whether anything has changed that day, since Disney notes that Single Rider availability can vary. But I would build the day’s plan assuming Rise does not have an official Single Rider queue at Disneyland.
You can check Disney’s official Disneyland Rise of the Resistance page before your visit for the current attraction information.
What Are Your Options for Rise at Disneyland?
If you’re trying to ride Rise of the Resistance at Disneyland without spending a huge part of the day in line, I would focus on three options rather than trying to create a fake Single Rider strategy.
Use the Standby Line When the Timing Makes Sense
Rise currently operates with a regular standby queue at Disneyland.
I would watch the Disneyland app rather than automatically joining the line the first time I see it. Waits can change considerably during the day, especially when the attraction has recently reopened after downtime.
One important warning with the old “ride it right before park closing” advice is that Rise of the Resistance can have shorter operating hours than Disneyland Park itself.
For example, Disney may list Disneyland Park as operating later while Rise closes earlier. Check the attraction’s hours in the Disneyland app rather than assuming you can wait until the final minutes before park closing.
Consider Lightning Lane Single Pass
Rise of the Resistance is currently one of Disneyland’s Lightning Lane Single Pass attractions.
Single Pass is separate from Lightning Lane Multi Pass. You purchase an available arrival window specifically for Rise rather than receiving it as one of the normal Multi Pass ride selections.
If Rise is one of the most important attractions of the trip and I only have one Disneyland day, this is the paid option I would compare against the time I expect to spend in standby.
For the broader paid-access strategy, see my Disneyland Lightning Lane strategy.
Use Rope Drop Carefully
Rise can be a rope-drop priority, but I would not assume that running directly there is automatically the best Disneyland strategy every morning.
Rise is a complicated attraction and can occasionally have a delayed opening. If it is not operating when the park opens, waiting around for it can allow the standby lines at other major Disneyland attractions to build.
If you’re considering Rise first thing, my Disneyland rope drop guide can help you decide how to use the first hour.
Does Rise of the Resistance Have Single Rider at Disney World?
Yes. Walt Disney World now officially lists Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance as a Single Rider attraction at Disney’s Hollywood Studios.
This is a major change from older Rise of the Resistance advice.
Disney’s current Single Rider service page lists the following Hollywood Studios attractions:
- Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance
- Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run
- Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets
Disney says Single Rider lets guests fill remaining seats that are not occupied by guests using the standby or Lightning Lane queues.
It also comes with several conditions. Immediate boarding is not guaranteed, you may not be able to choose your seat, your group will likely be separated and the service is subject to availability.
Disney maintains the current list on its official Walt Disney World Single Rider page.
If you’re looking beyond Rise, my Disney World Single Rider lines guide covers the other attractions where riding separately can potentially save time.
Is the Hollywood Studios Single Rider Line Worth Using?
It can be, especially if you are traveling alone or your group does not care about sitting together.
I would view it as a legitimate third option alongside standby and Lightning Lane Single Pass rather than as a guaranteed shortcut.
Disney specifically warns that Single Rider does not guarantee immediate boarding. The actual advantage depends on how many empty spaces the attraction needs to fill and how many other guests are using the Single Rider queue.
If the posted Single Rider wait is favorable, it can change the way I approach the entire Hollywood Studios morning. Instead of automatically rope dropping Rise, I could use the lowest morning waits on an attraction such as Slinky Dog Dash and come back to Rise as a Single Rider.
That makes my Hollywood Studios rope drop strategy worth checking before deciding where to go first.
Rise Is Still a Lightning Lane Single Pass Attraction at Both Resorts
One thing Disneyland and Walt Disney World currently have in common is that Rise of the Resistance is sold through Lightning Lane Single Pass.
It is not simply included as a normal Lightning Lane Multi Pass selection.
At Disneyland, Single Pass is especially relevant because there is no officially listed Single Rider option for Rise.
At Hollywood Studios, I would compare all three choices: standby, Single Rider and Single Pass.
If you’re visiting Walt Disney World, my Hollywood Studios Lightning Lane strategy explains how Rise fits alongside Slinky Dog Dash, Tower of Terror and the other Multi Pass attractions.
Don’t Confuse Rise With Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run
Some of the confusion around Rise of the Resistance Single Rider comes from the other major Galaxy’s Edge attraction.
Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run has long been associated with Single Rider, so it is easy to assume the same rules apply to Rise.
At Disneyland, I would check each attraction individually rather than assume that every Galaxy’s Edge ride uses the same queue options.
If Star Wars is a major reason for your Disneyland visit, my Disneyland Star Wars guide covers the rest of Galaxy’s Edge and its attractions.
The Answer Depends on Which Rise of the Resistance You Mean
If you’re asking about Disneyland in California, I would plan as though Rise of the Resistance does not have an official Single Rider line. Use standby, Lightning Lane Single Pass or a carefully planned morning strategy instead.
If you’re asking about Disney’s Hollywood Studios at Walt Disney World, Rise of the Resistance does currently offer an official Single Rider option, subject to availability.
That resort difference is important because older Rise guides often give one answer for both attractions. Before the trip, I would check Disney’s current attraction listing for the resort you’re actually visiting rather than relying on older Single Rider advice.
